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Atty. Burt Binenfeld

Atty. Burt Binenfeld

Burt C. Binenfeld is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, Cum Laude, where he served as Executive Editor for Jurimetrics,.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Burt Binenfeld at a glance

Burt Binenfeld is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Rothman Law Group. They haand 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Arizona (Inactive) (2004), California (Inactive) (2005), and Illinois (2008). Educated at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University (J.D., 2003) and University of Notre Dame (B.S., 2000). Actiand member of Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois State (Member, Sections on: Federal Taxation Trust and Estates Young Lawyer Division) and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Young Lawyer Division) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

About

  • Burt C. Binenfeld is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, Cum Laude, where he served as Executive Editor for Jurimetrics,
  • Burt holds an LL.M. in Taxation from the New York University School of Law
  • He is a member of the Young Lawyers Estate Planning Section, Probate Practice, and Taxation Committees of the Chicago Bar Association, and the Taxation, Trusts, and Estate Sections of both the Illinois State and American Bar Associations
  • He was formerly a Tax Manager for WTAS LLC, where he handled highly complex tax matters for substantial family trusts and estates
  • Burt concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, and estate and trust administration
  • Burt also has a strong background in tax and legal research, audit resolution, and tax return preparation
  • He was published in Chicago Magazine's February 2011/2012 issues of "The State's Outstanding Young Lawyers Rising Star."

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Burt Binenfeld's law office located?
Burt Binenfeld's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Rothman Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Burt Binenfeld practiced law?
Burt Binenfeld has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Burt Binenfeld go to law school?
Burt Binenfeld earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 2000).
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Education

J.D.
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
- 2003
B.S.
University of Notre Dame
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Arizona (Inactive)
Admitted: 2004
California (Inactive)
Admitted: 2005
Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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